Immortal Ascension Tower - Book 1: Reborn! [CH 1 - 75]

Chapter 5 - Third Protector Lao Jianghu - Edited

Later that night, the figure of the old man appeared once again, sitting on a chair on the sides of a big, round table. Although the round table symbolized fairness and equality, his chair was much, much more refined and of higher quality than the other people's, shattering that image.

"... And that is why I am focusing on helping the talented fighters instead of less talented ones. I mean, wouldn't that help us grow quicker? And we must remember that Zhao Bu is a potential enemy! If we do not act fast, in a few years..." A hot debate was taking place in the room.

The person arguing was standing up, on his white elder robe there where 4 black stripes went from the left shoulder to the right ankle, meaning he was a Core Elder. When this Elder finally noticed the presence of the newly arrived old man he couldn't help but immediately shut up and bow.

"Third Protector Lao! We are happy to see you are in good health! What brings you here today, to listen to our worthless chatting?" The man cupped his hands and respectfully bowed to the old man he referred to as Third Protector Lao.

"I am here because I, Lao Jianghu, am in quite the good mood today..." at those words, every single person in the room's face lit up.

The Elder couldn't help but enthusiastically ask again "Senior Lao, could it be... A good disciple has actually come into our school? A talent has been discovered? Is he perhaps incredibly powerful?"

Lao Jianghu leaned back into his chair and muttered "Indeed... Not only that. Three words: eight years old..."

At that, the face of the Core Elder couldn't help but change as his expression turned into a surprised, hesitating, happy and disappointed ones all at the same time. "Elder Lao, it might be that the person simply used some..." He scratched his neck "Special methods to..."

Lao Jianghu only smiled a bit before adding "Two of them. Both of their bodies show no trace of having consumed elixirs or strength enhancing pills"

His voice lowered but could be heard clearly anyways "Twin Stars have appeared in the night sky that is our Mysterious Light-Shadow Sect..."

Hearing this, every single person in the small room stood up "Twin Stars??? The legendary Twin Stars???"

Everyone was excited, doubtful and hopeful at the same time and some couldn't help but shout and yell, letting out all the bottled feelings inside themselves.

Some rotated their cultivation base and strong wind currents sent all the papers on the round table flying through the air: they would not let paperwork hinder this happy moment!

"Everybody, you are esteemed elders, please, show some respect towards Third Protector Lao and tone down a bit!" The man that had stood up previously tried to stop the cheering to no avail. As he looked towards Lao Jianghu and bowed slightly in apology, he could only sigh as he, like the others, seemed extremely happy and allowed himself to also smile.

Fortune had truly struck them big.

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That room was actually what seemed to be a worn-out warehouse in the middle of a vast courtyard: two tall walls could be seen in both directions and they were so tall they either seemed to be the waves of a tsunami, ready to rain havoc amongst the lands or they looked like tall mountains, rising to touch the sky.

At the moment, Lao Jianghu was standing on top of one of these tall walls. His gaze was lost in the multitudes of small houses and huts that were built in the castle, seemingly searching for someone.

*creak*

The door of the warehouse opened for a brief time before closing again. The Core Elder that was trying to calm the situation also stepped out from the madness inside the room and allowed himself a chance to take a breather.